Research has found that the average UK office worker uses at least 10,000 sheets of paper each year. Beyond the significant impact on the environment this has, it can also prove costly to small businesses looking to keep overheads down. As such, many businesses are looking at adopting paperless operations. First mooted in the 1970s,
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Unpaid SME staff overtime worth £1.6 billion weekly
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Employees of UK small businesses are working an average of eight extra hours unpaid overtime every week at work and home – worth £1.6 billion to the UK’s SMEs – according to new research from Paymentsense, Europe’s leading card payment supplier. Worryingly, 16 per cent of those surveyed work even more hours, with younger workers
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Why businesses need to prepare for Industry 4.0
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Industry 4.0 promises to redefine the way that businesses of all sizes operate, regardless of their size or sector. The biggest firms in several industries have already been able to capitalise on the fundamental technologies of which this coming industrial revolution will consist. As dynamic and tech-savvy start-ups flood the market in almost every sector,
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How to avoid seven common financial and legal sins
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Many people begin the new year by taking a fresh look at their business goals and updating their business plan. However, there are some common legal and financial issues which are frequently overlooked and are even more worthy of review. Addressing them will only take an hour or two, but the consequences of not doing
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How listening to business advice can make you £2 million
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If your experience is anything like mine, then listening to good business advice should net you an extra £2 million. It’s important to say at this early point that I didn’t listen to advice, so you’re not about to hear me crowing on about anything. Indeed, if I’d realised sooner that I needed advice I
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Online on a shoestring: Read our essential advice for businesses on a budget
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Two thirds (67 per cent) of UK consumers look online for information before hitting the high street. If there was any doubt that the internet is the place to be for businesses today, recent figures from the IMRG Capgemini eRetail Sales Index have shown that some £133 billion was spent online with UK retailers in
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Tupperware Q4 Sales Down 2% To $588 Million
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Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Our local currency sales came in 1-point under our October guidance range. Overall, our top-line did accelerate on a sequential basis after adjusting for calendar shifts, in connection with having an additional week in the fourth quarter of 2016, and the closure of Beauticontrol.
China’s significant growth trajectory continued, while Brazil and Tupperware Mexico grew nicely, demonstrating resilience in the face of tough externals coming out of the third quarter of 2017. Adjusted earnings per share was 6-cents above the high-end of our range in local currency after a 1-cent drag from foreign exchange rates versus October guidance.”
Goings continued, “Our re-engineering program to revitalize operations and improve the cost structure, primarily in Europe, continues to progress. Globally, we continue efforts to evolve our relationship-selling business model to include greater access to our powerful brands and innovative products through the use of digital tools, branded contact points and a relevant earning opportunity for our growing sales force of 3.2 million.”
Fourth Quarter Executive Summary – (Comparisons with Fourth Quarter 2016)
Net sales were $588.6 million, down 2% (4% local currency). On a Comparable Basis, adjusting for the impacts of the 53rd week in 2016 and the closure of Beauticontrol, local currency sales were estimated to be up
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Start-up Companies: Do Not Miss The Direct Selling Edge Conference 2018
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On your journey to build a great direct selling company, you will face numerous challenges. To survive and prosper in this industry, your company needs to have an edge.
That is why in 2011 leading MLM Attorney Kevin Thompson and top compensation plan consulting Jay Leisner created the Direct Selling Edge Conference to provide companies like yours with action steps you can take to build your direct selling, network marketing, party plan, or social selling business smarter and faster.
The 19th Direct Selling Edge Conference will be held soon on March 13-14, 2018 in Garden Grove, California. Tickets for two full days of education for companies are only $200 each.
To watch the conference video, read attendee testimonials, or to book your tickets, visit https://www.directsellingedge.com
A Unique Learning Experience
At one of the early conferences, one attendee keenly observed, “This is not just a conference. It is a school for companies.” He was absolutely correct.
DS Edge students have given this conference very high marks. See for yourself by reviewing some or all of the 86 reviews.
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The wisest direct selling executives never stop being students. They are always open to learning more. They encourage their field leaders to seek out opportunities to
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Engineer Muhammad Saleem – A Prominent LEO Leader From Pakistan
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Diligent and determined, Engineer Muhammad Saleem has proven himself to be an outstanding direct selling professional.
Since making the decision to join Learning Enterprises Organisation Ltd (LEO), a global entrepreneurship training company and direct selling organisation, his sheer hard work and commitment has taken him to the impressive rank of Marketing Director. With his positive attitude and provision of invaluable training for his team, the year ahead looks bright for this prominent LEO leader.
With an illustrious background as the former Youth Shadow Minister for Education in the Youth Parliament of Pakistan, a National Youth Award holder from the Government of Pakistan, and a South Asia Gold Medalist for Best Social Worker of Pakistan, Engineer Muhammad Saleem is no stranger to success.
Based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Engineer Muhammad Saleem originally joined LEO in 2012, the year the organisation was launched, and quickly achieved Executive rank. However, in 2014, he decided to leave and joined a US-based direct selling company, but rapidly regretted his decision.
Rejoining LEO in March 2015, he started again from the bottom and has now worked his way up to Marketing Director rank. So, to find out what makes this highly successful LEO leader tick, we asked him some questions:
What is the secret
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LifeVantage Products Now Available Throughout China
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LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN) today announced the commencement of a unique cross-border e-commerce model that leverages social marketing in China, making LifeVantage products available for the first time ever throughout China.
LifeVantage is a Triple A classified opportunity by Business For Home, the top rank.
A burgeoning e-commerce market, Chinese government enthusiasm for e-commerce and entrepreneurialism, a ubiquitous need for full-time and secondary income in China, and a strong demand for nutrigenomic products are among a confluence of factors making the model a win-win for both Chinaand LifeVantage.
“As an organization, it is a great source of pride to be able to formally offer our products nationwide in China,”
said LifeVantage CEO Darren Jensen.
“LifeVantage has a long and successful track record in Asia, and we are excited to be in a position to expand that footprint.
We are thrilled about the entrepreneurial prospects this will introduce to the people of China and that they will now be able to benefit first-hand from our leading-edge products and begin their own biohacker’s journey.”
Effective Feb. 1, 2018, select LifeVantage products will be available for purchase throughout China via a secure e-commerce website hosted in China. Products will be shipped directly from the U.S. to consumers.
Those in China wishing